When I was in London, I got a bit obsessed with finding good sticky toffee pudding, after having a really decent version on my Virgin Atlantic flight. Sadly, most of the sticky toffee I had didn't really live up, even though I went for the famed version from Hawksmoore, an to a Gordon Ramsey restaurant, Heddon Street Kitchen, specifically for it. They were goo, but not great, and I kinda even liked the vegan version from Tibits more.
But my quest didn't end once I returned to the US. I also ordered it when I was in Costa Mesa, CA a few weeks later and saw the hotel restaurant, the Silver Trumpet, had it on the menu. A totally random choice, but it actually was good, but not awesome.
My quest continued. I didn't exactly expect to find amazing sticky toffee pudding from a distributor from Austin, Texas. But I did.
But my quest didn't end once I returned to the US. I also ordered it when I was in Costa Mesa, CA a few weeks later and saw the hotel restaurant, the Silver Trumpet, had it on the menu. A totally random choice, but it actually was good, but not awesome.
My quest continued. I didn't exactly expect to find amazing sticky toffee pudding from a distributor from Austin, Texas. But I did.
My quest needs no continuation: The Sticky Toffee Pudding Company makes pretty much the perfect product.
The company also makes a couple "sticky bars", seasonal specialties (like Christmas plum pudding), and jars of brandy butter, and, yes, you can also just purchase their amazing toffee sauce.
I laughed when I saw the warning on their packaging:
I appreciate that the company says right on them to serve them warm, with cream, ice cream, or creme fraiche. My kind of people. Do it right, don't worry about nutrition stats. Yes!
The puddings are individually packaged in plastic containers, easy to zap in the microwave or pop in the oven if you have a bit more time.
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| Individual Sticky Toffee Puddings. |
"Our scrumptious Sticky Toffee Puddings are baked in small batches using all natural ingredients as you would find in your home pantry. Nothing artificial and no preservatives are used. The result is flavors and textures of home-baking."The puddings are available in individual portions at retail stores (my local Whole Foods carries them for $4.99 each), or through wholesale distributors in large formats. They are available direct to you from their website as well. The shelf life is decent: 2 weeks un-refrigerated, 3 months refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.
"These puddings are a collection of moist sponge cakes each one with an accompanying luscious sauce which bring back memories of home-baking."In addition to the signature sticky toffee puddings (with sticky toffee sauce, obviously), the company also make molten chocolate fudge cake (with fudge sauce), tart lemon pudding (with lemon curd sauce), and a sticky ginger pudding.
The company also makes a couple "sticky bars", seasonal specialties (like Christmas plum pudding), and jars of brandy butter, and, yes, you can also just purchase their amazing toffee sauce.
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| "British" ... but made in Texas. |
"Our Puddings are intended to be a luxurious treat, they are not a dietetic product! They are however made with all natural ingredients with no preservatives, chemicals, trans-fats by artisanal bakers with great care. Enjoy!"Curious how, uh, not dietetic they could be, I pulled up the stats for the sticky toffee pud. 660 calories each. For the individual 5 ounce serving. That doesn't include the clotted cream or ice cream you should serve it with! No wonder they are delicious.
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| Packaging. |
The puddings are individually packaged in plastic containers, easy to zap in the microwave or pop in the oven if you have a bit more time.
To serve, just tip upside down and plate up ...
"Scrumptious moist cake made with fresh pureed dates, espresso, and vanilla in a buttery pecan toffee sauce." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Scrumptious moist cake made with fresh dates, espresso and vanilla in a buttery toffee sauce!" -- Sticky Toffee Pudding Co
The first time I had one, I had it warm, from the oven, which was perfection. They also microwave like a dream, if you are in a pinch.
It was classic, textbook, ideal sticky toffee pudding. Super moist cake, with plenty of flavor from the pureed dates, which also added a bit of chew to the cake. There was a slight bitterness from espresso, which added to the depth of flavor.
The toffee sauce, simple brown sugar/butter/cream - gooey, sticky, sweet, and delightful. So much sticky sauce.
It was sweet, indulgent, and everything that sticky toffee pudding should be. Incredible. And yes, even better paired with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, ideally.
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| Sticky Toffee Pudding, 5 Ounce. |
"Scrumptious moist cake made with fresh dates, espresso and vanilla in a buttery toffee sauce!" -- Sticky Toffee Pudding Co
The first time I had one, I had it warm, from the oven, which was perfection. They also microwave like a dream, if you are in a pinch.
It was classic, textbook, ideal sticky toffee pudding. Super moist cake, with plenty of flavor from the pureed dates, which also added a bit of chew to the cake. There was a slight bitterness from espresso, which added to the depth of flavor.
The toffee sauce, simple brown sugar/butter/cream - gooey, sticky, sweet, and delightful. So much sticky sauce.
It was sweet, indulgent, and everything that sticky toffee pudding should be. Incredible. And yes, even better paired with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, ideally.
*****.
As the one who ordered for my catered "comfort foods" dinners at work, I got to pick the desserts, and let me assure you, once I discovered these, they became frequent fixtures on our line up. I've had them a zillion times at this point, and they are always incredible.
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| Sticky Toffee Pudding for Days! |
Soft, sweet, flavorful, gooey, and just oh so perfect when warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Indulgence at its finest!
*****.
"Fragrant ginger, fresh apple and cinnamon sponge cake with a golden ginger toffee sauce." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Baked with fresh, ground and candied ginger and fresh apple cake with a toffee sauce!" -- Sticky Toffee Pudding Co
After the success of the sticky toffee pudding, I was excited to try another variety, and opted for the sticky ginger pudding. I thought it would be very similar, but ginger flavored.
The cakes are actually fairly different. The sticky toffee cake is made with dates, which give it a chew and distinct flavor, and also had espresso for a hint of bitterness. The ginger cake on the other hand has neither of these ingredients, and is made with apple and three forms of ginger (pureed, candied, ground), plus molasses and brown sugar for the depth of flavor, and more spices (cinnamon, all spice, black pepper). It was a sweeter cake, and certainly more full of flavor. I liked the ginger, and appreciated the bits of ginger in there for texture, but I did prefer the traditional date based cake.
The sauce is the same brown sugar/butter/cream base, but also had ginger in it, although I didn't really taste the ginger there.
I liked this one more with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, alongside. And, obviously, it was best served warm.
Overall, good, but, the traditional sticky toffee was better. Ginger fans adored this.
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| Sticky Ginger Pudding. |
"Baked with fresh, ground and candied ginger and fresh apple cake with a toffee sauce!" -- Sticky Toffee Pudding Co
After the success of the sticky toffee pudding, I was excited to try another variety, and opted for the sticky ginger pudding. I thought it would be very similar, but ginger flavored.
The cakes are actually fairly different. The sticky toffee cake is made with dates, which give it a chew and distinct flavor, and also had espresso for a hint of bitterness. The ginger cake on the other hand has neither of these ingredients, and is made with apple and three forms of ginger (pureed, candied, ground), plus molasses and brown sugar for the depth of flavor, and more spices (cinnamon, all spice, black pepper). It was a sweeter cake, and certainly more full of flavor. I liked the ginger, and appreciated the bits of ginger in there for texture, but I did prefer the traditional date based cake.
The sauce is the same brown sugar/butter/cream base, but also had ginger in it, although I didn't really taste the ginger there.
I liked this one more with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, alongside. And, obviously, it was best served warm.
Overall, good, but, the traditional sticky toffee was better. Ginger fans adored this.
****.
While I like the sticky toffee more, I do really like the sticky ginger too, and worked them into my regular rotation. Like the sticky toffee, they are super reliable, always good. I mean really, look at that sauce!!!
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| More Sticky Ginger Pudding. |
Very ginger forward. Love the sticky sauce. Best warm.
But ... the sticky toffee are 1000x better.
****.
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